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Ernst met with Trump in Bedminster, N.J., in what was effectively a job interview for vice president. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Ernst: ‘Good conversation’ with ‘Donald’

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 8:51 pm

Weather forces White House to scrap a planned South Lawn barbecue. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

National Security

White House cancels Fourth of July for troops

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 7:32 pm

Third attack in Saudi Arabia in 24 hours targets the Prophet's Mosque. (AP Photo/ Hadi Mizban)

National Security

Suicide bomber kills four in Saudi Arabia

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 7:13 pm

Clinton campaign’s Jewish director slams Trump over star use

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 5:43 pm

Democrat now leads Trump by only five in latest USA Today national poll. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Survey: Clinton lead cut in half

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 5:17 pm

‘Occupy the DNC’ booking up campgrounds around Philly

‘Occupy the DNC’ booking up campgrounds around Philly

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 4:54 pm

Says U.S. and Russia have a history of working together to solve 'the most difficult international problems.' (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

National Security

Putin uses July 4th to call for improved U.S.-Russian ties

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 4:11 pm

McCain in Afghanistan with Sen. Graham, who warns Obama not to reduce troop levels. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

McCain: Obama Mideast policies ‘almost criminal’

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 3:39 pm

Offers praise for two other VP contenders, Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. (AP Photos)

Trump to meet with VP possibility Joni Ernst Monday

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 2:52 pm

Negotiating "over adult beverages" could be a feature Clinton's presidential style. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Confidante: Clinton ‘loves talking over drinks’

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 2:27 pm

Tweets that the media are generating controversy over 'a Sheriff's Star, or plain star.' (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Trump: ‘Dishonest media’ created Star of David flap

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 2:14 pm

Traditional news outlets no longer allowed to use what government terms online 'hearsay.' (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

National Security

China cracks down on news provided by social media

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 2:08 pm